Sharing and Learning Yoga
Adapted from the International Charter for Human Values in Healthcare
This is a dynamic document evolving in response to our reflective engagement with these values and from what we learn from those we work with
One
Compassion is central to human relationships. By compassion we mean to understand the condition of others, and to commit oneself to the awareness and caring necessary to enhance wellbeing and relieve suffering. The values below underlie our efforts to be compassionate.
Commitment to developing complete awareness of self and understanding of others
Commitment to becoming caring
Commitment to developing empathy
Commitment to be self reflective
Commitment to becoming kind
Commitment to becoming genuine
Commitment to becoming generous
Commitment to becoming more adaptable and accommodating
Commitment to develop greater understanding of others, whatever their history, identity or circumstances
Commitment to be ever curious
Commitment to do good with all we do
Commitment to apply these values in how we live and work
Two
Respect is the basis of all of our relationships.
Respect for the person those close to them, their viewpoints, opinions, wishes and beliefs
Respect for cultural, social, gender, class, spiritual and linguistic differences
Respect for autonomy
Respect for privacy and confidentiality
Respect for all colleagues and other professions
Commitment to act with humility
Three
We build our personal and professional identity around integrity and ethical practice. These underpin and permeate all actions in all we do.
Commitment to honesty and trustworthiness
Commitment to reliability
Commitment to accountability and responsibility
Commitment to the wellbeing of those in our care
Commitment to act without harm
Commitment to tolerance and non-judgement
Commitment to awareness of acknowledgement of our own limitations, to seek guidance and refer
Commitment to be advocates for truth
Commitment to challenge our own assumptions and potential biases
Four
We dedicate ourselves to achieving excellence in all aspects of the work we do.
Without excellence, no matter how well intentioned, our efforts will fall short.
Commitment to providing the best most effective care
Commitment to be informed and act according to current scientific and community standards, in accordance with traditional knowledge and the lived experience of those we interact with
Commitment to communication excellence
Commitment to relate with others with excellence
Commitment to ongoing development of quality through processes that foster self awareness and reflective learning and change
Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
Commitment to the best interests of those in our care
Five
We embrace the values of justice and commit ourselves to putting these values in place in everything we do
Commitment to truth
Commitment to information, access and quality
Support rights to equality and diversity
Commitment to advocate for those in our circle of care and responsibility
Act without discrimination or prejudice
Develop deep understanding of social factors, constraints and barriers that people face
Commitment to social justice